jag storage info safety

terjag

I have a '62 jag reissue in storage. Outside the temp can get to 34 degrees. I was curious if is

safe for the jag while it is in its case. I think inside storage is around 40 degrees

If I take the jag to my house should I wait about 4 hours before opening the case to

prevent sudden temperture change that could peel/crack the paint?

AngryHatter

You want to wait until the guitar is the same temperature as room temperature - however long that takes. An hour should do.

Why store it in 40 degrees anyway?

terjag

I usually will put stuff in storage. 1, I have no room. 2. For security reasons.

Good to know the 40 degrees is not a harm to the truss rod or finish.

I will pull it out today and wait a few hours so the case/guitar is the

same degrees as the room

Earth

Make sure the guitar is in tune!! I cannot stress this enough!

brandonwinmill

Earth said:
Make sure the guitar is in tune!! I cannot stress this enough!

Elaborate please. You mean in tune when placed in storage? It sounds important, i would like to know exactly what you mean if it's no trouble.

AngryHatter

If anything I might loosen the strings because they will go sharp in the cold.

Earth

brandonwinmill said:
Elaborate please. You mean in tune when placed in storage? It sounds important, i would like to know exactly what you mean if it's no trouble.

Leaving a guitar with no strings on it for long periods can result in a bowed neck.

Its naturally designed and set up to have string tension on it, therefore, have string tension in it.

brandonwinmill

Earth said:
Leaving a guitar with no strings on it for long periods can result in a bowed neck.
Its naturally designed and set up to have string tension on it, therefore, have string tension in it.

I understand, makes sense, thanks